Herb Roasted Potatoes

When it comes to versatile sides, it’s difficult to beat classic roasted potatoes. Whether you’re incorporating them into your breakfast bowl or with your steak dinner, roasted potatoes complete practically any main they’re served alongside. In this recipe, the humble potato is transformed into perfectly crispy, herby bites that put any frozen bag to shame. If you’re looking to perfect this staple potato side, keep reading for all of our top tips on how to make them as crispy as can be: 

The best potatoes to roast:
For this recipe, you're going to want to pick potatoes that are right in the middle of the waxy-starchy spectrum. For baked potatoes, starchy Russet potatoes are the best. For potato salad, thin-skinned waxy potatoes like red bliss or fingerling are a good option. For oven-roasted potatoes, you want something in the middle, and that means Yukon Gold. The thin skin helps potatoes heat quickly and evenly (not to mention gets wonderfully crisp in the oven), and the centers stay creamy and tender—never mushy.

How to season your potatoes:
We suggest parsley, rosemary, and thyme as a classic and simple way to season the potatoes, but really, any herbs or spices are welcome here. Try hot smoked paprika and turmeric for spicy, herbal potatoes or za’atar and cumin for floral, smoky potatoes.

How to make (extra) crispy roasted potatoes:
Our motto: The higher the temp the better. Roast your potatoes at 425° to get that beautifully golden and crisp outside and creamy inside. We like to make sure the cut side is down on the pan and we DO NOT toss them while baking. We wait until the end (the last 10 or 15 minutes) to flip and stir them around. Don’t feel like turning on your oven? Check out our air fryer potatoes recipe instead!

Serving ideas.
These potatoes are one of our favorite easy sides, whether we’re incorporating them into our breakfast (hello, cowboy breakfast bowls), holiday appetizers (we’re looking at you, whipped feta roasted potatoes) or our weeknight dinners (salmon and potato skillet = go-to recipe). Some of our other favorite meals to serve these potatoes with: crispy cheddar pork chops, tomato butter roast chicken, and ribeye steak on those extra-special nights. 

Storage and leftovers.
While roasted potatoes are usually best fresh out the oven, they can still make great leftovers. Let them cool down completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat them in the oven or on the stovetop to bring back that crispiness.

Made these yet? If so, let us know how it went in the comments below!